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A Review of "Seven Sisters"



Introduction

This supernatural double-POV mystery novel, Seven Sisters, is written by author M.L. Bullock, and serves as the first in a series of six. I have to admit this--because Seven Sisters is very similar to my second novel, which I'm working on currently, it was extremely appealing to me as a concept whenever I read through the description. I'm glad I invested in it, because it turned out to be a pretty good read!

My Rating: ★★★★

Synopsis: "Carrie Jo has a secret--she dreams about the past. The wealthy and handsome Ashland Stuart has hired her to uncover the history and the secrets of Seven Sisters, an aging antebellum mansion in sultry downtown Mobile, Alabama. A series of dreams, an untimely death and the betrayal of someone she loves lead her back in time to uncover a truth about a missing young heiress and a web of secrets.

Will Carrie Jo slip into the shadows of Seven Sisters, following in the ghostly footsteps of the lost young woman, or can she solve this tragic mystery and find her own happiness?" (via Goodreads)


Thoughts and Comments

Pros
  • The novel had a great beginning that kept me interested in reading the rest of the novel. The hook was smooth and controlled, and had a way about hypnotizing the reader into caring about what happens next. 
  • The parallels involved in both points of view are well thought-out and unique, and I thought that the author did a swell job at executing them.
  • Typically, I don't like novels that switch time periods along with changing their POVs, but this novel does it nicely--I never found myself skipping ahead of chapters.
  • Both the story and the plot as wholes are strong and compelling.
  • The cliffhanger at the end was well done and tempted me to invest in the next book in the series.


Cons
  • The writing isn't bad, but the voice is too two-dimensional, and the novel itself seems like it could use another round of developmental editing.
  • Lots of details, such as appearances, are piled into one paragraph as a list. This happens multiple times throughout the novel, and I feel that it would be more effective if these details were spread out a bit more.
  • The character describes herself in a mirror more than once, which I am not a fan of.
  • In a few instances, the main character's narration speaks directly to the reader and breaks the fourth wall, which doesn't fit in with the rest of the novel.


Conclusion

Overall, I liked this book! I think that M.L. Bullock is creative and expressive, both with ideas and with executions. This is a wonderful read for those who like mystery novels that aren't standalone. Fans of ghost stories and the antebellum South will also appreciate Seven Sisters and its spooky puzzles, fashions, and history.


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This fulfills the "Amateur Investigator Mystery" subgenre of the Mystery genre!










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